Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
californica
ID:
19261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 429 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018590

Common Names

  • Rafinesquia californica
  • California Chicory
  • California Plumeseed

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Description

Rafinesquia californica (also called California Chicory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white or blue flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a garden ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Rafinesquia californica is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rafinesquia californica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rafinesquia californica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in pots in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rafinesquia californica

Rafinesquia californica is native to California and can be found in the wild in the Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada, and the Coast Ranges.

Rafinesquia californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rafinesquia californica?

Rafinesquia californica

What is the common name of Rafinesquia californica?

California Chicory

What is the growth habit of Rafinesquia californica?

It is an annual herb with a rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem

Species in the Rafinesquia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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